T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair Engineering and Manufacturing – Electrical and Electronic

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Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: NTH0031

Start Date: September 2025

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Code: NTH0031

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T-Levels are new courses which will follow GCSEs and will be equivalent to three A Levels. These two-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares learners for work. T levels are one of three post 16 options for young people, the others being A Levels and Apprenticeships.

The purpose of this specialism is for you to know and understand electrical and electronic components and systems, and undertake key procedures for maintenance, installation and repair. You will have the opportunity to plan, perform and evaluate their work whilst utilising a range of materials, tools and equipment.

Features & Benefits

T Levels are designed to deliver world-class technical education and give you a new choice after GCSEs. The Construction T level has been designed with leading businesses and employers in the construction industry and gives you:

A thorough understanding of concepts and theories of the construction industry.
The opportunity to solve real life problems in the construction industry.
Valuable experience of learning from the experts through working side by side with those in the construction industry on your industry placement so that you have the chance to learn what this career is like in the real world while you continue your studies.
Specialist knowledge and skills of electrical and electronic systems engineering.
Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as 3
A Levels at A* – and will be recognised by universities and other education providers so you can choose to continue studying if you wish.
T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies.

Course Content

Year 1 is made up of 3 elements:

1. The Common Core Component:
You gain an understanding of what theoretical principles and practices integral to the industry and sector:

The underpinning knowledge outcomes are:

1 Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
2 Engineering and manufacturing past, present, and future
3 Engineering representations
4 Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
5 Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
6 Materials and their properties
7 Mechanical principles
8 Electrical and electronic principles
9 Mechatronics
10 Engineering and manufacturing control systems
11 Quality management
12 Health and safety principles and coverage
13 Business, commercial and financial awareness
14 Professional responsibilities, attitudes, and behaviours
15 Stock and asset management
16 Continuous improvement
17 Project and programme management

2. Industry Placement:
You will be required to engage in an industry placement with an external employer for a minimum of 45 days (315 hours). This will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and develop your technical skills in a real-life engineering workplace.

3. Employer Set Project:
The employer-set project will consist of a well-defined, real industry-style brief. The brief will be complex and non-routine, and will require the use of relevant maths, English and digital skills. The brief will provide a valid context for the you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the core content and your core skills to solve occupationally relevant situations and/or problems.

Year 2:
Maintenance engineering technologies: Electrical/Electronic
You will develop their knowledge and understanding of, and skills in:

Knowledge of the construction and operation of standard power conversion systems
Knowledge and application of component classification, numbering and referencing systems
Knowledge of how components are removed, replaced and repaired as part of electrical and electronic systems
Skills to plan and prepare electrical and electronic maintenance activities using analysis and evaluation
Skills to select and use tools, equipment, machinery and technology safely and effectively to complete maintenance, installation and repair activities

Entry Requirements

GCSE English Language at grade 5
GCSE Maths at grade 6
2 Science GCSEs at grades 55
And any other GCSE at grade 4 or above.

A previous study of engineering is not a requirement; however, you should have an interest in engineering and be prepared to discuss this further at interview.

Progression

Enter Employment: You can use the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained to start working in the engineering industry.
Apprenticeship: There are many opportunities offered through apprenticeships that allow you to carry on learning (20%) whilst spending most of your time (80%) furthering your skills in the workplace.
You can use the UCAS points you achieve as a result of completing your T level to continue your studies at university.